Trump lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ahead of inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump  Vice President-elect JD Vance participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Sunday, the eve of his return to the White House.

Trump was participating in a series of Washington events prior to his return to office.

The president-elect's wife, Melania Trump, was also there, as were his children: Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump. Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, was also in attendance.

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President-elect Donald Trump lays a wreath during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Some of Trump’s Cabinet picks were in the crowd, including Pete Hegseth, his pick for defense secretary; Marco Rubio, his pick for secretary of state; Tulsi Gabbard, his pick for director of national intelligence; and Elise Stefanik, his pick for United Nations ambassador. 

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance participate in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday in Arlington, Virgina, as Melania Trump and Usha Vance watch at left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump appeared solemn as he placed a wreath on an easel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in drizzly rain and in front of a silent crowd. Moments later, Vance did the same. 

Trump held a salute while Vance held a hand over his heart during the ceremony.

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President-elect Donald Trump salutes as Vice President-elect JD Vance holds a hand over his heart while participating in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The two left Arlington National Cemetery once the ceremony was complete. 

Trump is set to hold a campaign-style "MAGA Victory" rally at Capitol One Arena on Sunday evening.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.